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Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005
80SDrug and alcohol treatment orders—eligibility
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80S Drug and alcohol treatment orders—eligibility
The court must not make a treatment order for an offender unless
satisfied that—
(a) a treatment order is suitable for the offender under section 80T;
and
(b) it is appropriate for the offender to serve a sentence suspended
in accordance with a treatment order; and
(c) appropriate arrangements for the administration of a treatment
order are practicable.
Note A treatment order may not be made for a young offender (see s 8 and
s 12A).
Division 5.4A.3 Drug and alcohol treatment orders—eligibility and suitability